Upcoming Events

History and Science Meet in Two February Programs

“TIMEKEEPING”

Thursday, February 23, 7:30 PM

Quincy resident Les Tyrala, antique clock and barometer restorer, will give a presentation about the different ways that timekeeping has historically evolved in step with technology. With a collection of images he will discuss what these advances meant for societies at different times. This presentation will focus on American and European timekeeping during the last two hundred years. With reference to America, Massachusetts and Connecticut dominated the domestic production of clocks and watches for many decades starting in the late 1700s.

If you wish to bring in a clock (be sure to unhook the pendulum bob before transporting and pack the clock well), or photographs, Les will provide comments about your piece in terms of its history and its general worth.

Everyone is welcome. There is no admission fee.

“STARRY, STARRY NIGHT AT THE ADAMS ACADEMY”

Friday, February 24, 6:30-8:30 PM

The Quincy Beaches and Coastal Commission and the South Shore Astronomical Society will collaborate for an evening combining an historical perspective and some first-hand astronomy. Inside the Academy, we’ll have an illustrated presentation on Global Navigation by the stars, the original GPS used by seafarers for centuries. On the Academy lawn, there will be four telescopes set up for some guided stargazing.

Everyone is welcome. There is no admission fee.

Programs and Events

Quincy Historical Society programs bring history to life for all types of audiences.

Public Programs: Throughout the year Quincy Historical Society presents guest historians, authors, musicians, artists, and actors in discussions of history and historically-informed performances. Topics range from fascinating insights into Quincy and area history through the whole span of American history.

Group Tours: Quincy Historical Society sponsors group tours for members and the public to historically significant locations throughout New England.

Quincy students learn the history of the Quincy quarries.

Rock-and-Roll legend and Quincy native Dick Dale--the "King of Surf Guitar"--speaks at the Historical Society.

School Programs: Quincy Historical Society presents a comprehensive program on Quincy history in the 3rd and 4th grades of Quincy Public Schools. The program is also available by arrangement to other schools. The Society develops units on specific topics in Quincy history for middle and high schools.

Community Speaking: Quincy Historical Society personnel are available to speak to community groups on numerous topics in Quincy history, including the colonial era, the Revolution, Quincy's granite industry, Quincy shipbuilding, and immigration to Quincy.

Publications: Quincy Historical Society publishes a range of materials on Quincy history, including the books Quincy's Legacy and Squantum, a brochure guide to historic Hancock cemetery, and the twice-yearly periodical, Quincy History.

For more information on any of our programs or publications, send us a message by clicking on Contact Us.Programs are supported in part by the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the Quincy Arts Council.